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Thu Mar 10, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
103
away
Chemistry Steady
Dallas MavericksMavs
121
home
Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Los Angeles LakersLakers 22 35 23 23 103
Dallas MavericksMavs 33 28 33 27 121

After Action Report

In Dallas, the Mavericks handled the Lakers 121-103. The Mavericks got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Mavericks owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Lakers looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. The Mavericks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.

What tipped it

  • Mavericks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.